This section of the journal describes approximately 40 local projects and programs for gifted and talented students, arranged alphabetically by states. Information presented includes program name, address, telephone number, grade levels, identification tools used, evaluation measures used, visitation information, and a description of the program…

The article describes the Saturday Workshop program run by the Gifted Child Society in New Jersey, which offers gifted and talented students 50 different classes that are not available from the public schools. (DLS)

The article describes the Designed Improvement Program for gifted and talented fourth through twelfth grade students. Sections address three types of enrichment activities based on the J. Renzulli Enrichment Triad Model: general exploratory activities, group training activities, and individual or small group investigation of real problems. (SBH)

The pamphlet outlines programs provided by Bergen County (New Jersey) for gifted students. Initial sections provide information on definition of the term "gifted"; methods for identification; professional awareness and sensitivity to the gifted; and personal characteristics, strategies, and competencies of a teacher of the gifted. A…

This paper and abstract bibliography examines special education for gifted children. The paper discusses the right versus the privilege of gifted children to have special programs and appropriate stimulation. The annotated bibliography includes 70 document references from "Research in Education (RIE)" and "Current Index to Journals in Education…

The Campbell County Public Schools (VA) developed Project ACCENT (Arts, Citizenship, Career Education to Nurture Native Talents) to allow 150 gifted and talented high school students to investigate fine arts careers through the experience and guidance of a practicing professional artist. (SBH)

The article describes an Iowa State University summer project for gifted and talented high school juniors, which encompassed aspects of both the enrichment and acceleration models. Students were chosen on the basis of laboratory investigations into selected energy problems. (DLS)

This annual report on gifted education programs in Arkansas outlines the status of recommendations made in prior reports and urges action on new recommendations, such as acquiring additional staff positions and ensuring that enrollment in gifted programs reflects the ethnic and economic makeup of the total school population. Appendices contain:…

A study involving 1,000 minority and limited English proficiency students was designed to gather descriptive data about the population served and analyze methods used to identify potential participants in the gifted and talented program in 15 elementary schools, 7 fifth year centers, and 6 middle schools. A combination of methods was used to…

The document contains proceedings from a convention on educating the gifted student. Brief summaries of presentations cover topics which include: humor as an indicator of giftedness, characteristics of gifted teachers, identification of the gifted and talented student, curriculum for the gifted, leadership training, counseling gifted Black…

Describes in detail a public school program exclusively for gifted children, grades K-12. Discusses criteria for entry into the program, provides profiles of the students, and explains evaluation of student progress. (MA)

You probably have one or two gifted students in your class right now. Don't assume they can "make it on their own". Offers some facts on the behavior of gifted students, gives some pointers on how to teach them, and offers an evaluation of three programs for gifted students with some sample exercises from an enrichment program. (Editor/RK)

Gifted students are not receiving the kind of education they need and deserve. In overlooking the needs of such students, our schools are allowing a great natural resource to go to waste. (Editor/RK)

Education for the gifted and talented is receiving increased attention in New Jersey. But as the number of gifted and talented students increases and more of these students are identified, it has become apparent that non-traditional methods of providing such students with an education must be considered. Discusses a number of alternatives and…

The U.S. Office of Education offers special programs that encourage and open the way for talented students with economic, cultural, and educational handicaps to finish high school and continue into postsecondary study. Three special programs, Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, were described. (Author/RK)